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SD59 USO

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 USO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 78,287 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 78,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component likely to become detached side runner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,762 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 76,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,010 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,422 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 67,422 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,626 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,444 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside of vehicle has various components corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside of vehicle has various components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,955 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,610 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,562 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 51,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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SD59 USO is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 45,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD59 USO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD59 USO registered?

SD59 USO is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is SD59 USO safe to buy?

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